‘I just love my community,’ Brooklyn Park Nonprofit Founder Rents U-Haul to Deliver Thanksgiving Meals

Dozens of families will be happy to see a U-Haul truck pull up at their home this Thanksgiving season. Clint “Scooter” Draughn is renting the truck to make special meal deliveries.

Draughn runs the Brooklyn Park nonprofit Honored 2 Help that aims to help families in need who are unable to pick up a meal package at their local charity.

“There’s a big need and all families deserve to have these resources, especially on holidays like Thanksgiving,” said Draughn.

On Monday and Tuesday, Draughn plans to deliver from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., or whatever it takes, to make sure roughly 150 thanksgiving meals get dropped off to those who can’t pick them up. He partnered with the Salvation Army Noble Worship and Service Center to make it all happen.

“I went to the store the other day and cereal was $7. So if we can help families, provide for those needs, those basic essentials, that’s what we’re here to do,” said Draughn. “I just love my community and the community responds well.” 

The food delivery includes everything you would need for a complete Thanksgiving meal. Draughn says there are 30 more slots available if families need to sign up for a delivery. Families can contact Draughn at 612-305-8306 or email info@honored2help.org.

Clint “Scooter” Draughn will deliver 150 Thanksgiving meals.

Other charities helping to serve up Thanksgiving meals

Living World Christian Center in Brooklyn Park is looking for volunteers to hand out Thanksgiving meals to families in need. Volunteers are assembling the baskets tonight and distributing the baskets on Saturday during a drive-through event starting at 9 a.m. Registration for the baskets is already full. You can find more information here.

Minnesota Acts Now and the Philando Castle Relief Foundation will be hosting a turkey giveaway at 7608 Brooklyn Boulevard on Sunday. Gifts cards will also be handed out while supplies last. For more information, click here.

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